The place of omega-3 and omega-6 acids in supplementary treatment of inflammatory joint diseases

Eating habits have been analysed for years as a factor influencing the development of autoimmune diseases and susceptibility to infections. On the basis of research, observational studies and meta-analyses, special attention was paid to omega-3 and omega-6 acids. The purpose of the review is to show...

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Main Authors: Brygida Kwiatkowska, Maria Maślińska
Format: article
Language:EN
Published: Termedia Publishing House 2020
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/37e7de3395974ed2ac7ac9047e09b02c
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Summary:Eating habits have been analysed for years as a factor influencing the development of autoimmune diseases and susceptibility to infections. On the basis of research, observational studies and meta-analyses, special attention was paid to omega-3 and omega-6 acids. The purpose of the review is to show the importance of omega-3 and omega-6 acids as important ingredients in the healthy diet and as factors protecting against the development of the most common inflammatory rheumatic diseases. The influence of these omega-3 and -6 acids on the course of rheumatic diseases and arguments for their use as complementary therapy are also presented.